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Assistant Professor, Automotive (SLTC)

Job Description

Position Title

Assistant Professor, Automotive (SLTC)

Open Internally or Externally

External

If faculty, tenure track status

Tenure Track

Reports to (title)

Associate Dean

Department

Automotive Technology-2N0

Requisition Number

F22TT09

Position Type

Replacement

Job Category

Faculty

FT/PT

Full-time

Initial Work Location

Varies

Starting Salary

Min $64,822.00

Job Open Date

09/30/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Priority Review Date

10/14/2022

Job Summary

SALT LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE — Short-term training with long-term results
Regular full-time faculty members teach assigned classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies. faculty participate in advising, committee assignments, other academic and institutional support activities. SLTC utilizes a faculty model that includes tracking and reporting student progress and employment outcomes; student and community access; and employer engagement. Program coordinator responsibility may be assigned.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Job Duties
a. Become familiar with, and abide by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
b. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
c. Work closely with department peers and administrators to understand processes and procedures that lead to becoming a successful teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.
d. Maintains professional and collegial behavior | Essential Job Duties
a. Become familiar with, and abide by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
b. Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
c. Work closely with department peers and administrators to understand processes and procedures that lead to becoming a successful teacher and contributing member of the academic unit. e. Maintains professional and collegial behavior.
Teaching
a. Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for Salt Lake Technical College students.
b. Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO) and catalog description.
c. Provides each student with a syllabus* (paper or online) at the first-class meeting that complies with department procedure and the CCO.
d. Teaches assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets during required contact hours.
e. Demonstrates the incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands?on and engaged high-impact activities).
f. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
g. Promotes development of critical thinking among students.
h. Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of Salt Lake Technical College.
i. Maintains campus presence on contract days to respond to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community. Actively and consistently engage all students enrolled in programs assigned to teach on a weekly basis, ensuring contact is significant and meaningful.
j. Maintain availability to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with the final decision by the Academic Administrator.
k. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
l. Consistently improves course quality, design, and course integrity through participation in the college-wide assessment of student learning.
m. Maintains student attendance, progress, completion, employment outcome records, per SLTC requirements.
n. Tracks and reports student progress minimally on weekly basis, preferably as part of a daily routine.
o. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines. p. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and submits incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defied by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
q. Uses appropriate resources and technology in the delivery of courses.
r. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.
s. Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned.
t. Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within 1 contract days).
u. Meets deadlines.
v. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
w. Partners with the college to provide innovation to improve the learning environment.
x. Promotes support for the mission, vision, values and goals of the College by incorporating culturally? competent pedagogy and inclusivity practices. y. Under the direction of supervisor/ academic Administrator, engages employers, industry representatives, and community members. Professional Activity
a. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.
b. Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.
c. Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.
d. Promotes professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in? service activities and the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved by departments.
e. Participates in collegial mentoring relationship, serving as mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.
f. Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.
g. Serves community partners as content area experts.
h. Completes required training and participates in professional development. i. Actively participates in continuous review of technical education programs to ensure their relevance and appropriate rigor.
Service to the College
a. Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department, school, or college?wide committee.
b. Promotes, models and exhibits the College Values with colleagues, students and community stakeholders.
c. Responds to discussions and requests for department work in timely manner (e.g. answers email, completes task assignments, etc.)
d. Mentors new faculty as assigned.
e. Serves on tenure sitting committees for department colleagues when appropriate, providing meaningful feedback to colleagues.
f. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations.
g. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
h. Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.
i. Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement and other institutional meetings (e.g. department meetings).
j. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.
k. Assumes an active role in the student advising process, formal and/or informal, per departmental guidelines.
l. Meets with and updates counseling office; updates and maintains advising materials per departmental guidelines.
m. Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies. (Career and Majors Fair, Pathways to Professions, informal outreach, etc.)
n. Assists with assessment of credit for prior learning as needed.
o. Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
p. Evaluates and revises program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develops new curricula as needed.
q. Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.
r. Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring and evaluation of part?time employees or serving on tenure sitting committees as needed. Participates in state?level issues as requested.
s. Reports maintenance issues for classrooms and equipment to appropriate authorities.
t. Maintains inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies and storage/disposal of hazardous materials required for classes, and request appropriate equipment repair.
u. Actively participates in the informed budget process.
v. Identifies budgetary needs and priorities within the program as applicable. w. In collaboration with program faculty coordination and under the direction of supervisor, completes required service, responding to employer and community needs in timely and relevant manner.


Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued

1.Provided effective classroom and laboratory instruction to students using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter.
2. Manage a classroom and lab.
3. Participation in departmental and college professional activities.
4. Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required.
5. Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.
6. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conducts and ethics.
7. Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English.
8. Term teaching agreement: hours may vary. Flexibility in schedule. Including availability for day, evening, weekend, and summer assignments.
9. Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1 a) Minimum six years as an automotive technician or AAS Degree in Automotive Technology and 4 years’ experience as an Automotive Technician,
OR
1 b) Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology and two years’ experience as an automotive technician.
Note: High School or Post-Secondary teaching experience may be substituted for industry experience.
2. ASE Certified-G-1

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology and two years’ experience as an automotive technician.
ASE Master Certification with G-1
Bi-lingual speaker

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate as well as work with all groups in diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.
. Must maintain students records.
2. Prepare course material.
3. Develop course curriculum.
4. Supervise automotive repairs made by students.
5. Follow the course curriculum.
6. Prepare and administer students’ evaluations
7. Keep accurate classroom records.
8. Provide ADA Accommodations as directed.
9. Answer questions about the course
10. Follow SLCC policies and procedures.
11. Knowledge of the Automotive ASE disciplines.

Special Instructions

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.

Priority Review Date: 10/14/2022: Applications received by this date will have first consideration. Applications after this date will be reviewed on a need by need basis until a candidate is selected for hire.

Required documents for Application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts + Certificates
** Applicants have 5 slots for uploading documents to the application. Certificates may be uploaded in the slot labeled “Other Doc”.

Reference Letters are required upon request of the committee.

Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration.

This is a 12-month appointment which includes full benefits, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, and retirement contributions.

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please review SLCC’s Benefits Summary.

SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist. In addition, Official Transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.

Faculty salaries are commensurate upon education and experience.

SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. 
 
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each
community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work
environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation
come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging
HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the
Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a
model for inclusive and transformative education. 

FLSA

Exempt

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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